Roland Garros, a legendary tournament, a unique atmosphere, an unforgettable experience!
Publish on Sunday, 1 May 2016 in Events
Each year Paris hosts one of the world’s most prestigious tennis tournaments in which the game’s finest players battle it out on the distinctive red clay of the Stade Roland Garros. Yes, it’s once more time for the French Open, a great celebration of sporting prowess.
This year the Internationaux de France de Roland-Garros will take place from May 16th to June 5th. For more than two weeks, Paris will vibrate to the cadenced rhythm of the yellow ball and the delighted cheers of nearly 500,000 spectators. Will you be a part of this major sporting event during your stay at the Hotel Cler?
The French Open, the largest tennis tournament on clay
Attending a French Open match promises a unique experience in a supercharged atmosphere. In addition to the thrill of seeing the biggest stars of the tennis world vie for the honour of winning the only Grand Slam competition played on clay, you’ll discover a venue that is also a repository of tennis history.
Qualifying matches will take place from May 16th to 20th, while the long awaited finals will be played on June 4th and 5th, 2016. But while you’re waiting to find out who will be the winner of the famous Musketeers’ Cup in 2016, don’t forget to book your seats well in advance to ensure you get to see the matches of your choice!
The RG Lab is an absolute must!
The RG Lab in the Stade Roland Garros is a fun area where the public can enjoy new experiences and new technology provided by various sponsors. Here you’ll find a number of original, fun and innovative activities based around tennis.
The French Tennis Federation offers visitors of all ages the opportunity to test new games such as Jump Tennis, which is played on a trampoline and is quite a challenge! Or LED Tennis, in which you aim for luminous targets using special racquets. Then there’s Water Light Graffiti, where LEDs light up when tagged by water.
In the RG Live Zone you can follow all the games live and in the Social Loft there’s opportunities to have a photo taken with your favourite player, and maybe exchange a few words.
Around the courts, between matches...
The Stade Roland Garros also has restaurants, several grocery stores, a museum, fast food outlets, café terraces, concerts and more.
In addition, several events revolve around the official tournament, including Kid's Day, on which the world's greatest players meet for friendly matches in aid of charity, and the Junior Tournament, where you can see the stars of tomorrow. Also well worth watching is the Wheelchair Tournament, where you’ll witness some astonishing athletes in action.
The French Open is a great feast of international tennis in Paris, which you have to experience at least once in your life!
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